Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy (Paperback)

There has been an increase in interest worldwide in fusion research over the last decade and a half due to the recognition that a large number of new, environmentally attractive, sustainable energy sources will be needed to meet ever increasing demand for electrical energy. Based on a series of course notes from graduate courses in plasma physics and fusion energy at MIT, the text begins with an overview of world energy needs, current methods of energy generation, and the potential role that fusion may play in the future. It covers energy issues such as the production of fusion power, power balance, the design of a simple fusion reactor and the basic plasma physics issues faced by the developers of fusion power. This book is suitable for graduate students and researchers working in applied physics and nuclear engineering. A large number of problems accumulated over two decades of teaching are included to aid understanding.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2008
First published:	August 2008
Authors:	Jeffrey P. Freidberg
Dimensions:	245 x 173 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	690
ISBN-13:	978-0-521-73317-5
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > States of matter > Plasma physics Promotions
LSN:	0-521-73317-0
Barcode:	9780521733175

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